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26/01/2026

23/01/2026

Gender-Based Violence: When the Numbers Are Clear but the Change Is Not
We talk about Gender-Based Violence a lot. We share the statistics, launch policies, and design programmes. And yet, for many women, girls, boys and girls, daily life remains unchanged.
This is something we’ve grappled with for over a decade of research and evaluation work. The truth is hard, but important: GBV is not a lack-of-data problem. It is a translation problem.
Our latest blog reflects on why knowing the numbers is not the same as creating safety, dignity, and justice, and what needs to change if evidence is to truly serve people. If you care about society, about how systems respond to harm, and about turning knowledge into meaningful action, this piece is for you.
Read the full article on our blog: https://infosearchsolutionske.substack.com/p/gender-based-violence

When the Numbers Are Clear but the Change Is Not

13/01/2026

One common reason livelihood programmes underperform is that they focus on individuals while ignoring the systems they operate in. At ISL, we use Value Chain Analysis to understand: (1) Where income is actually generated; (2) Who captures value and who doesn’t; (3) Structural factors limiting growth; and (4) Opportunities for realistic upgrading. This approach helps NGOs avoid investing in activities that look promising but are economically unviable.
Our latest blog reflects on why analysing livelihoods within their full value chain is critical for designing programmes that work beyond pilot phases.
🔗 Full article on Substack: https://infosearchsolutionske.substack.com/p/livelihoods-are-systems

12/01/2026

Beyond Statistics: Uncovering Livelihood Impact
Many livelihood programmes succeed on paper, but struggle in reality. Counting beneficiaries is important, but understanding economic change is essential. At ISL, we’ve learned that meaningful livelihood impact can’t be measured by numbers alone. It requires looking at value chains, costs, benefits, and sustainability over time.
This week, we’re unpacking how evidence helps NGOs move beyond statistics to real economic transformation. Read our latest blog on Substack.
🔗 https://infosearchsolutionske.substack.com/p/beyond-statistics

09/01/2026

Post-election policy discussions often happen in boardrooms, but their consequences are felt in communities. At ISL, participatory research is essential. Policies designed without community input risk being technically sound but socially disconnected. Our experience shows that post-election legitimacy is strengthened when:
Citizens see their realities reflected in policy
Data includes lived experiences
Communities are treated as knowledge holders, not just beneficiaries
Rigorous research bridges this gap by combining quantitative data with qualitative insight.
Our latest blog reflects on why participatory evidence is key to rebuilding trust and shaping inclusive post-election governance.
Full article on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/infosearchsolutionske/p/the-role-of-rigorous-research-in?r=72i6tj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Why Evidence Matters for Kenya’s Future Governance

08/01/2026

From to : Why Must Shape Policy Decisions
Data alone doesn’t change policy. Interpretation does.
At ISL, we focus on turning research into insights that decision-makers can actually use, especially in sensitive post-election periods. Evidence must speak the language of policy.
Our new blog explores how research becomes real-world decisions.

Why Evidence Matters for Kenya’s Future Governance

07/01/2026

Fast decisions feel productive. But without evidence, they often create long-term problems. In post-election periods, governments rush to “act now” while often missing careful diagnosis by understanding what communities actually need.
At ISL, we’ve seen firsthand how strong research protects policy from failure. Read our latest blog on why rigorous research matters after elections.

Why Evidence Matters for Kenya’s Future Governance

06/01/2026

Post-election seasons are loud. But policy work must be quiet, careful, and evidence-driven.

At Infosearch Solutions Ltd., we’ve learned that what happens after the votes are counted matters just as much as the election itself. For over a decade, we’ve worked behind the scenes translating research into policies that governments and NGOs can actually implement. This week, we’re unpacking why rigorous research is the backbone of credible post-election policy and why evidence, not noise, should guide Kenya’s future.
New blog is live: The Role of Rigorous Research in Post-Election Policy https://infosearchsolutionske.substack.com/p/the-role-of-rigorous-research-in

Why Evidence Matters for Kenya’s Future Governance

05/01/2026

As we step into a new year, we do so with clarity, purpose, and renewed commitment.

At Infosearch Solutions Ltd. (ISL), the start of a new year is not just a milestone on the calendar; it is a moment to reflect on why we do the work we do. Since 2014, we have partnered with governments, NGOs and development institutions to generate evidence that informs decisions, shapes policy, and improves lives. Over the years, one lesson has remained constant: Good intentions are not enough. Evidence must guide action. The year ahead presents both complexity and opportunity. Institutions are navigating shifting governance landscapes, rising public expectations, fiscal constraints, and the urgent need for solutions that are not only innovative, but grounded in reality. In this context, rigorous research, ethical inquiry, and clear analysis matter more than ever.

As we move forward, our focus remains firmly on what defines ISL:
(1) Turning conceptual ideas into actionable insight
(2) Supporting decision-makers from clarity to transformation
(3) Delivering research that is methodologically sound, context-aware, and policy-relevant
(4) Building long-term partnerships rooted in trust, credibility, and impact

We enter this year grateful to our partners, collaborators, and clients who continue to place their confidence in our work, and energized by the role evidence can play in shaping more effective, inclusive, and accountable systems.

Here’s to a year of thoughtful inquiry, meaningful collaboration, and decisions informed by evidence.

28/07/2025

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